People who travel and stay away from home for more than a day need lodging, mainly for sleeping. Other purposes are safety, shelter from cold and rain, having a place to store luggage and being able to take a shower.

An elegant bed and breakfast located on "Millionaire's Row" in historic Alton, Illinois. Just 12 blocks from the Mississippi River and 25 minutes from downtown St. Louis, Missouri and the St. Louis Gateway Arch.